Ang Lee's Life Of Pi releases this Friday, November 23.
Just a day before Shabana Azmi met with a road accident on January 18, she was celebrating husband Javed Akhtar's 75th birthday bash with the rest of Bollywood. And it was a full house, as *everyone* came forward to pay their salaams to one of Bollywood's leading writers and poets.
If ever her inspiring reality is adapted for reel, Sukanya Verma wonders if these Indian actors might do justice to the role.
'There have been people who are the sons and the brothers of superstars, but they have not lasted more than one or two movies.'
A special screening of Saif Ali Khan-Tabu's next film, Jawaani Jaaneman, was held for a select group of film folk in Mumbai.
Quite a few big movies are coming your way in theatres this November.
'Ishaan Khattar, with the please-fall-in-love-with-me looks in his eyes, carries the first episode,' observes Aseem Chhabra.
'Touch wood, I'm blessed that I am getting this chance to do the things I love.' 'I know a lot of people would love to be in my place.'
Joginder Tuteja looks at how well recent films highlighting sibling love have done at the box office.
Hollywood stars dazzle on the red carpet.
'I narrated the story to many top actors, but for some reason, they couldn't connect with the character of a blind pianist.'
'Every film cannot do a business of Rs 200 crore.'
It's such a misconception that actresses -- any woman for that matter -- are on a downwards slope when they hit 40.
Grim police procedurals, dark superheroes, ghostly encounters, things get pretty intense on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma offers some suggestions.
'Struggle can be hard, difficult or smooth, but it is the period that defines your future and makes you who you are.'
It's #ThrowbackThursday and the perfect time to look at some fabulous flashback pictures on social media.
When director Goldie Behl turned 45 on January 24, his gorgeous wife Sonali Bendre threw a birthday bash for him.
Families and friends turn out in full force to cheer Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2.
As the actress turns 46 on August 5, Namrata Thakker takes a peek into her AMAZING life through her Instagram feed.
While we await Shilpa's second innings in the movies, Joginder Tuteja looks at how well the top '90s actresses have done when they returned to acting.
Rajkumar Hirani's blockbuster Sanju completes three years on June 29.
As splendid it is to behold, A Suitable Boy cannot match in soul and falls short of being memorable, feels Sukanya Verma.
Sukanya Verma lists the best mystery movies this past decade.
Where the larger-than-life villain hogged the show by hurting the hero or throwing hurdles in his path, the role of his female counterpart has evolved from seductive sidekick to she-devil.
The best films are not necessarily the most successful -- that would be another list altogether -- although sometimes quality and commerce do converge.
Joginder Tuteja takes a look at the actor's brief movie parts.
Nishikant Kamat, who was undergoing treatment in Hyderabad, passed away on August 17. He was 50.
And the fine actor also celebrates 25 years in the movies...
Bollywood celebs attend publicist Rohini Iyer's party.
Quite a sight to see lead stars from the trilogy come together on stage!
In a year when telling a story as cinematically as possible has found a conspicuous voice in OTT, Sukanya Verma's pick of 10 favourite female performances cannot be limited to film alone.
Bollywood actresses glammed up for the annual Umang 2020, a Mumbai Police Welfare Fund Initiative, held in Mumbai. From stunning red carpet appearances to high-energy performances, the show seemed to be a grand success, with almost *everyone* in attendance. We look at the gorgeous gals at the event.
Javed Akhtar's 75th birthday celebrations started early with the unveiling of an exhibition of photographs from his life. His family also threw a retro-themed party for him at their home, and invited his friends over.
While the topic of surrogacy is not common in Hindi movies, it has been done before.
*Everyone* in Bollywood celebrated the man who has become such an integral part of the industry.
